RUSSELL WESTBROOK

Why Not? Foundation a Slam Dunk

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RUSSELL WESTBROOK

Why Not? Foundation a Slam Dunk

While Russell Westbrook has become known throughout the NBA for being a triple-double machine and dishing out ferocious dunks on the court, it’s what he does off the court that has many people in awe of his ability.

Russell is extremely committed to giving back to the community, so much so that he was awarded with the 2014-15 Seasonlong NBA Cares Community Assist Award presented by Kaiser Permanente in recognition of his countless charitable contributions and efforts.

Through his Why Not? Foundation, Russell inspires children facing hardships to never give up and always ask, “Why Not?” The community-based education and family service programs that Russell provides throughout the year are staggering, and we are honored to take part in helping him organize and execute his many charitable contributions and events:

Russell’s Reading Rooms, which provide underserved children with not only 1,200 new books, but also a safe place to read them.

We helped Russell launch his first reading room in Oklahoma City in 2014, and he has since launched 6 more – 2 in OKC and 3 in LA in 2015, and another in OKC in January 2016.

Annual Thanksgiving meals at the Boys & Girls Club in Oklahoma City and Los Angeles

Annual Christmas giveaways of Jordan shoes and backpacks to kids at homeless shelters

Russell is an extremely high level NBA player and an even higher level human being. We look forward to helping him continue the charitable contributions that he’s already established, as well as developing new ways in which he can give back to the community in the future.

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Considered one of the world’s great sporting events, The Ryder Cup sees 24 of the best players from the United States and Europe compete in match play competition every two years. Team Wass clients Rickie Fowler, J.B. Holmes and Zach Johnson are representing the U.S., while Andy Sullivan is representing Europe in the 2016 Ryder Cup. Play is from September 30-October 2 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn.

Rickie Fowler: Marking his 3rd Ryder Cup appearance (2010, 2014), Fowler had eight top-10 finishes in 23 starts this season. He was selected as a Captain’s Pick by Davis Love III on September 12.

J.B. Holmes: Representing the US in 2008 with a 2-0-1 record, Holmes swung through 2016 with a T4 at the Masters and a third-place showing at the Open Championship, not to mention earning a T4 at the BMW Championship and an invitation to the season-ending TOUR Championship. Holmes was also named a Captain’s Pick on September 12.

Zach Johnson: Ryder Cup 2016 is Johnson’s 5th appearance with a 6-6-2 record in those prior starts. With 12 PGA TOUR victories, including the 2007 Masters and last year’s Open Championship, Johnson’s abilities are a tremendous asset in the match play format.

Andy Sullivan: This is Sullivan’s first Ryder Cup. Playing for the European team, Sullivan had an eventful 2016, winning all three matches and playing a great role in leading Europe to victory in the EurAsia Cup.

Europe is the reigning cup holder, winning from Scotland in 2014 for their third consecutive win. Since 1979, the US team has won 7 matches and Europe has won 10 matches, while retaining the Ryder Cup once with a tie.

The Ryder Cup is a match play event, with each match worth one point. The competition format will be as follows: